Most people have a pretty simple relationship with insects. You see a bug, you swat it, you move on. Maybe you feel a little grossed out, maybe not. The real danger, though, is rarely the bug you ...

Dear James: We have problems with insect damage in our area. When doing a major remodeling project, should we treat all the lumber with spray-on borate chemicals for protection? Borate chemicals ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most gardeners have been harvesting vegetables for several weeks now, and insects can be a concern as they build up to damaging ...

Learning about the invisible impacts of common pests can help homeowners safeguard their property value and live in a ...

Today is the first day of June and is considered to be the first day of summer for some. Spring gardening is always the most enjoyable time of the year to garden. Everything is fresh, new and easy to ...

Cannabinoids, naturally occurring compounds found in hemp plants, may have evolved to deter pests from chewing on them, according to new research that showed higher cannabinoid concentrations in hemp ...

Homeowners insurance covers damage from catastrophic events, including fires, tornadoes and hurricanes. But it doesn't cover damage other things, including insect invasions, that can really mess up a ...

Morning glory plants that can resist the effects of glyphosate also resist damage from herbivorous insects, according to a new study. Morning glory plants that can resist the effects of glyphosate ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers a science-based, environmentally sensitive approach to managing common garden stressors like powdery mildew, insect damage, and heat stress. Powdery mildew can ...

The first clue doesn’t always look dramatic. A fresh flush of green appears on a plant, full of promise and energy, and then ...

Certain species of insect are known to cause damage to historic collections. For more than a decade insects have been identified in traps set out in English Heritage properties, the data from which ...